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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 917.61 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 917.61 and 370.26 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 917.61 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/917.61 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 917.61 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 339,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,754.28/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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